GENESEE TOWNSHIP, Michigan — Police arrested a 21-year-old Flint man early Friday morning after he struck a Genesee Township patrol cruiser at the intersection of Richfield and Center roads, according to police.

The suspect fled from scene and police observed him throw a handgun from his vehicle as he fled, according to a news release from Genesee Township police.

The suspect was also in possession of cocaine at the time of the arrest, according to police.